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Durant High School’s Stella Rhynes – Academic Team Spotlight – Presented by Cherokee Communications
Stella Rhynes, a junior at Durant High School, embodies the drive and versatility that define the Lions’ Academic Team. As a three-year veteran, the 11th-grader thrives in the fast-paced quiz competitions, drawing inspiration from coach Jackie McMichael.. Rhynes gravitates toward English, her favorite subject, where she immerses herself...
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Oklahoma Principal Crowned Prom King After Heroically Defending School
The principal of an Oklahoma high school was crowned prom king by his students following his heroic action to prevent a school shooting just ten days before. On April 7, 2026, head of Pauls Valley High School, Mr. Kirk Moore, tackled an armed intruder who planned to carry out a Columbine-style attack and kill students, staff and then himself. At 2:21 pm, the gunman entered the school’s lobby with two semi-automatic handguns. The school’s security camera footage captured Moore wrestling Victor Hawkins onto a bench, where he laid on top of him until law enforcement arrived at the scene.
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Durant’s Jeremiah Adams – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Simmons Bank
Jeremiah Adams has spent a decade helping grow Durant’s agricultural education program, and he still measures success by what his students become. “This is my tenth year at Durant ISD,” Adams said. He shares both a classroom and a calling with his wife. “I am married to...
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Marietta announces end-of-year activities
Administrators at Marietta Public Schools have released several dates for end-of-year activities to better prepare parents for the busy spring season. The annual FFA banquet will be held Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. The FCCLA end-of-year celebration will be in the FCCLA room at 7:30 p.m.
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Ardmore High School to reopen after month-long closure
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Ardmore High School students will return to campus Wednesday after a water leak forced classes to go virtual for more than a month. Ardmore City Schools announced Thursday that students are expected to return April 29 as the work on new AC units is expected to finish this week.
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A+ Athlete: Delaney Richardson, Wilson
WILSON, Okla. (KXII) - This week’s A+ Athlete is Delaney Richardson of Wilson High School. Richardson is a 3-time Blue Ribbon scholar. In addition to her high school classes, she also takes concurrent classes at Murray State. She is the Oklahoma State Beta Club President, and plays the clarinet...
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‘I can’t see beyond the tears’: Texoma town says goodbye to beloved school
RAVIA, Oklahoma (KXII) - On Saturday morning, a stroll down memory lane looked a lot like a stroll down Mill Street in Ravia. “My father graduated from Ravia, I graduated from Ravia, and my son graduated from Ravia, so lots of sadness, lots of tears,” Debbie Morton said. “It’s emotional because this is a very wonderful community and wonderful school.”
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten offered at local library
Help your little one get ready for one of life’s biggest milestones: starting kindergarten – with a little help from the Southern Oklahoma Library System. The idea is simple, but the benefits are priceless. All you need to do is read a book – any book – to your newborn, infant, or toddler. The goal? Read 1,000 books together before your child enters kindergarten.
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Students set to return to Ardmore High School, water leak repairs “nearly complete”
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Students are set to return to the classroom at Ardmore High School next week, after a water leak forced classes to go virtual for more than a month. Ardmore City Schools made the announcement on Thursday, stating that AHS students are expected to return to campus on Wednesday, April 29.
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Marlow Public Schools Launches Weekly Alumni Spotlight Series
Marlow Public Schools has been shining a light on the accomplishments of its graduates through a recurring social media feature, “Where Are They Now Wednesday,” on the Marlow Public Schools Facebook Page which highlights the journeys and successes of former students from Marlow High School. Each week, the...
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PV Junior High recognizes March Students of the Month
Pauls Valley Junior High Students of the Month for March are seventh-graders Leandro Rodriguez and Sophie Watson, eighth-graders Jett Ashley and Natalie Eubanks, and ninth-graders Zane Wright and Jessie Caldwell. Rodriguez is the son of Javier and Sandra. His biggest goal in life is to travel to other countries. Rodriguez...
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Ravia schools say goodbye with block party
In a move that marks the end of an era for a small but deeply rooted school community, Ravia Public Schools will be officially annexed by Mill Creek Public Schools beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year, bringing sweeping change to a town where the local school has long served as both an educational institution and a cornerstone of identity.
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Marlow Public Schools Announces Key Coaching Hires Across Athletic Programs
Marlow Public Schools has announced the addition of three new coaches to its athletic programs, naming Brock Harris as head boys basketball coach, Sophie Williams as head softball coach, and Lance Manning as defensive coordinator for the Outlaw football team. Brock Harris, a 2018 graduate of Marlow High School, will...
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Ravia superintendent accepts position at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
(KXII) - Ravia Public Schools Superintendent Brad Ludrick has accepted a position at Southeastern Oklahoma State University as the district prepares to annex with Mill Creek. Ludrick said the transition has been difficult for the community. “It’s painful and emotional, especially for the community- we’re a very tight-knit community here,”...
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Flag football comes to DMS
Duncan Middle School has just added a girls flag football team to its lists of clubs and sports. The group, led by Issac Mason and Steven Dixon, meets every Wednesday. The first meeting took place April 8. Dixon said he started the team because he had a lot of girls...
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Sherman middle school teacher resigns after parents express concerns
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Sherman ISD has announced that a middle school teacher has resigned from the district after parents recently expressed their concerns about him. The district stated that teacher Bradley Strickland has not been on campus at Sherman Middle School since April 7. Sherman ISD added that there...
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Duncan’s Byerly named 2026 OASA Superintendent of the Year for District 16
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — Duncan Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Channa Byerly is now the 2026 OASA Superintendent of the Year for District 15. The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators made the announcement on April 21. She will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration Summer Leadership...
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This Year's Prom King: a Heroic Principal
(This content was created with the help of AI.) A principal's status as hero among students was confirmed Friday, less than two weeks after he tackled a school shooter and was shot in the process. In an emotional moment, students at Oklahoma's Pauls Valley High voted principal Kirk Moore their prom king, erupting in cheers as he walked into the celebration and received his crown to the tune of Nickleback's "Hero," the Guardian reports. Moore reacted quickly when a former student entered the school on April 7 with two semi-automatic handguns, ordered people to the floor, and tried to fire at st...
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Parts needed for repairs at Ardmore High School arrive
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Ardmore High School is one step closer to welcoming students back after major water leaks at the school. Ardmore City Schools announced that parts needed for repairs to their HVAC system have arrived, and instillation has begun. If all the systems work as expected after thorough...